- Cost of Living
- United States
- Egypt
- Houston, Texas
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 330% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 330% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (E£ 218) | E£ 60 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 131) | E£ 37 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (E£ 73) | E£ 25 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (E£ 14) | E£ 10 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (E£ 47) | E£ 13 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (E£ 79) | E£ 5.42 | + 1358% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (E£ 106) | E£ 12 | + 772% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (E£ 81) | E£ 16 | + 416% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (E£ 104) | E£ 6 | + 1561% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (E£ 44) | E£ 25 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (E£ 272) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (E£ 32) | E£ 8 | + 325% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (E£ 52) | E£ 3.73 | + 1304% | |
| Housing | + 867% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 867% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (E£ 44,975) | E£ 1,866 | + 2310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (E£ 26,976) | E£ 2,000 | + 1249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (E£ 4,011) | E£ 394 | + 917% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (E£ 25,601) | E£ 2,000 | + 1180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (E£ 16,163) | E£ 1,500 | + 978% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (E£ 2,005) | E£ 1,000 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (E£ 916) | E£ 176 | + 420% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (E£ 5,824) | E£ 3,000 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (E£ 2,453) | E£ 1,200 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 186) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (E£ 432) | E£ 25 | + 1626% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (E£ 830) | E£ 400 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (E£ 861) | E£ 226 | + 281% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (E£ 1,435) | E£ 857 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (E£ 1,691) | E£ 800 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (E£ 442,494) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (E£ 14) | E£ 3.00 | + 378% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (E£ 1,088) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (E£ 315) | E£ 52 | + 503% | |
| Personal Care | + 432% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 432% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 123) | E£ 24 | + 413% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (E£ 470) | E£ 50 | + 840% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (E£ 1,773) | E£ 100 | + 1673% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (E£ 112) | E£ 50 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (E£ 66) | E£ 19 | + 249% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (E£ 92) | E£ 25 | + 269% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (E£ 62) | E£ 30 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (E£ 33) | E£ 10 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (E£ 333) | E£ 50 | + 566% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (E£ 705) | E£ 200 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 399) | E£ 60 | + 565% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (E£ 2,994) | E£ 120 | + 2395% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (E£ 1,088) | E£ 400 | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 199) | E£ 25 | + 698% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (E£ 71) | E£ 15 | + 375% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (E£ 63) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $154 (E£ 2,792) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (E£ 8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (E£ 849) | E£ 300 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 129) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 255% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,514 prices entered by 343 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least E£ 21,638
($1,193)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 6,100
in Al Mansurah.
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